Police arrest 4 drug peddlers in Baramulla

Baramulla, Nov 6: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested four drug peddlers in Baramulla and recovered contraband substances from their possession.

A police party of police station Kreeri headed by SHO Police Station Kreeri at a checkpoint established at Vizer Crossing, intercepted a bike (two-wheeler) bearing registration number JK16-1407 ridden by 2 persons. They have been identified as Tanveer Ahmad Dar and Musaib Ahmad Dar, both residents of Hadipora Baramulla.

During the search 1.47 kgs of contraband dried cannabis and cash amount was recovered from their possession. Both the accused persons have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody. Bike used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

Similarly, a police party of Police Station Kreeri headed by SHO Police Station Kreeri at a checkpoint established at Check Tapper, intercepted a person identified as Abdul Rashid Khan, resident of Kreeri. During the search, 3 kgs of contraband poppy straw-like substances was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station Baramulla where he remains in custody.

Moreover, a police party of Police Post Mirgund headed by Incharge Police Post Mirgund at a checkpoint established at Chenabal near Jheel, intercepted a person identified as Abid Hussain Sofi, resident of Yakhmanpora Pattan. During the search 1.88 kgs of contraband Charas-like substances was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station Baramulla where he remains in custody.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and investigation has been initiated.